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प्रश्न
What is meant by conventional sources of energy? Write the names of two conventional sources of energy.
उत्तर
The traditional sources of energy that are familiar to most people are called conventional sources of energy.
Coal and petroleum are two conventional sources of energy.
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(a) high calorific value and low ignition temperature
(b) high calorific value and high ignition temperature
(c) high calorific value and moderate ignition temperature
(d) low calorific value and moderate ignition temperature
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(a) petrol
(b) kerosene
(c) diesel
(d) carbon oxide
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Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOT)
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Why is there a need to harness non-conventional sources of energy? Give two main reasons.
Fill in the blanks and complete the story.
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